Relationship of pregnant mother’s anxiety level with preparation for childbirth during Covid-19 pandemic in Surabaya, Indonesia

ABSTRACT ABSTRAK
Objective: Corona Virus (Covid-19) currently occurring in
Indonesia greatly affects the health of the entire community, both
physically and psychologically. During the pandemic period,
social restrictions are required in an effort to reduce the spread of
the virus, especially for pregnant women who are vulnerable to
infection because of their weak immune system. This causes
increased maternal anxiety during pregnancy. Therefore, good
preparation for childbirth is needed so that mothers receive
sufficient information and receive safe services from exposure to
viruses.
Materials and Methods: This research used an analytic survey
method with cross-sectional approach by distributing closed
questions on online questionnaires to pregnant women in
Surabaya, Indonesia, through social media networks. The
sampling technique used simple random sampling and managed to
collect a sample of 90 persons.
Results: This research showed that pregnant women during the
Covid-19 pandemic in Surabaya, Indonesia, experienced 13%
mild anxiety, 24% moderate anxiety, and 63% severe anxiety. In
regard with preparation for childbirth during the Covid-19
pandemic in Surabaya, 20% were unprepared and 80% ready.
Conclusion: There is no relationship between the anxiety
experienced by pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic
and their preparation for delivery. Pregnant women were worried
that they can be exposed to the virus. Therefore, they can prepare
for childbirth properly so that they can go through delivery safely
and comfortably.
Keywords: Pregnancy; anxiety, preparation for childbirth;
Covid-19; maternal health